Tennessee Virtual Academy is a virtual K-8 school sponsored by the Union County, Tennessee Public Schools and operated by for-profit education management organization Stride, Inc. It is one of nine virtual schools in the state. Tennessee Online Public School serves grades 9–12.
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School serves 914 students in grades 7-9.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 914 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School's student population of 914 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
914 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tennessee Virtual Junior High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
28%
21%
White
56%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tennessee Virtual Junior High School?
914 students attend Tennessee Virtual Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Tennessee Virtual Junior High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tennessee Virtual Junior High School?
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tennessee Virtual Junior High School offer ?
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Tennessee Virtual Junior High School part of?
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School is part of Union County School District.
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